FPV Drone Racing World News – July 2, 2026

FPV Drone Racing World News – July 2, 2026

 FPV Drone Racing World News – July 2, 2026

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📸 TOP RACING STORIES WITH PHOTOS

1. 🇳🇱 Dutch National Drone Racing Championship 2026 – Grand Finale Weekend

The Dutch National Drone Racing Championship 2026 is reaching its climax with a spectacular two-day finale weekend at MVC Nederweert This event combines Ranking #3 with the decisive NK 2026 Final, where the Dutch Champion will ultimately be crowned.

Event Highlights:

  • Two full days of high-level FPV drone racing on a technical outdoor track designed for speed, precision, and strategy

  • Qualification battles, ranking finals, and the ultimate championship showdown

  • The top 16 pilots from the overall season ranking qualify for the NK Final

  • The grand finale uses a "Chase the Ace" format – a pilot must win twice to become champion

  • The final carries a 1.2x points multiplier, making it the most decisive moment of the season

The championship follows official FAI F9U regulations, ensuring fair and internationally recognized competition. MVC Nederweert, known for its open layout and excellent facilities, provides the perfect stage for this championship decider.

2. 🇨🇳 Biyi Flying Drone Racing City Open – Registration Closes Today

The 2026 Biyi Flying Drone Racing City Open (C2C NO.0010) – also known as the Hangzhou Lingyuan Self-Flying event – is closing its registration today, July 2, at 12:00.

Event Details:

  • Date: July 4-5, 2026

  • Location: Lingyuan FPV Club, Binjiang District, Hangzhou, China-1

  • Category: Multi-axis drone racing (F9U)

  • Maximum Participants: 64 pilots

  • Awards: Open, Youth, and Women's categories with prize money (1st: 800 RMB, 2nd: 500 RMB, 3rd: 300 RMB)

"To promote the popularization of drone racing, allowing more enthusiasts and teenagers to participate and exchange skills locally while reducing competition costs." — Event organizers

The event is organized by Hangzhou Guanyu Technology, Zhejiang Cloud Aviation Technology Group, and Zhejiang Biyi Smart Technology.

3. 🇦🇺 Rotorcross 2026 Drone Championship Round 7 – July 12

The Global Drone Solutions - Rotorcross 2026 Drone Championship Round 7 will take place on July 12 at the Pickering Brook Sports Club in Western Australia.

Event Details:

  • Date: Sunday, July 12, 2026, 8:00 AM

  • Location: Pickering Brook Sports Club, 35 Weston Rd, Pickering Brook WA 6076

  • Video Systems Supported: Analog, HDZero, DJI, and Walksnail

  • Entry Fee: $10 for members, $20 for non-members

  • Live Stream: Available from 9 AM on the Rotorcross YouTube channel

Spectators are welcome and entry is free. All pilots are expected to assist with track setup and pull-down.

5. 🇺🇸 Ukrainian F-Drones Advance in Pentagon's $1.1 Billion Drone Competition

While not a traditional race, Ukrainian F-Drones have been shortlisted for the next stage of the Pentagon's Drone Dominance competition – Gauntlet II

Key Milestones:

  • UDD Tech Corp secured an order for 2,000 Ukrainian-made F-Drones after the first round

  • The F10 drone finished sixth among 25 participants at Fort Benning

  • An $18.4 million assembly facility is being built in Holland, Ohio – creating at least 300 jobs

  • The Pentagon plans to order another 60,000 drones in September

  • 19 participants have been admitted to Gauntlet II, which kicks off in late summer

The Drone Dominance Program is a two-year, $1.1 billion initiative aimed at procuring more than 200,000 low-cost American-made strike drones by 2027.

Stay tuned to https://fpvstorerc.com/ for the latest FPV news, product releases, and racing coverage. Fly safe and fly fast! 🚁💨

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